Celebrate Czech Heritage at Pivovar’s Grand Finale Event Oct. 26
Music, food, and family fun mark the close of Czech Heritage Month in Texas
TEMPLE, Texas, October 8, 2025 – Experience Texas history like never before with Czech music, food, and traditions at Pivovar Waco’s 2025 Czech National Day Texas Gala.
The celebration is Sunday, Oct. 26, from 2 to 6 pm. at Pivovar Waco, near the Magnolia Silos.
The SPJST Foundation and Pivovar Waco are co-hosting the afternoon, honoring the 107th anniversary of Czechoslovakia’s founding in 1918.
Proceeds benefit the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple. The museum serves as a platform for exploring and learning from the past and engaging with the present.
SPJST President/CEO Brian Vanicek said Czech National Day reflects the spirited nature of Czech Texan heritage and community.
“Texans of Czech ancestry built communities grounded in faith, family, and service,” Vanicek said. “We celebrate that enduring spirit through celebrations, traditions, music, and fellowship.”
Guests will enjoy live music, authentic food, and fun activities.
Popular Czech band Czech and Then Some will perform upbeat polka and folk songs that capture the heart of Czech Texas.
Pivovar’s buffet will feature brisket goulash, house-made bratwurst, and pork shank, paired with its Czech-style beers brewed on-site.
The afternoon will include family games, a silent auction, and door prizes.
Tickets are $50 per person, and children 12 and under attend free.
Two sponsorship levels are available for families and businesses interested in further supporting the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center.
The Czech Mate Sponsorship is $500 and includes five tickets and a listing in the event program. The Czech Legend Sponsorship is $1,000 and includes 10 tickets and a listing in the event program.
Sponsorships must be secured before October 23 to be included in the program.
Tickets and sponsorships are available at Pivovar.com/events or by contacting Vanicek at vanicek@spjst.com.
SPJST Vice President of Communications Melanie Zavodny says the event welcomes everyone.
“We want everyone to know they’re welcome to come,” Zavodny said. “It doesn’t matter if you have Czech roots or not. This is a celebration of culture, rich history, and that famous hospitality Texas is known for.”
Bring your family, taste, dance, and celebrate a lively Texas tradition everyone can enjoy this October 26.
About SPJST
Founded in 1897, SPJST is a fraternal benefit society committed to enriching the lives of its members and strengthening communities through fellowship, service, and financial security. With a strong focus on education, volunteerism, and meaningful member engagement, SPJST offers life insurance and an